Course Overview

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Course Focus

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The course is about how human societies, starting in the fifteenth century, created the modern world.

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Definition of the "modern world"

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The concept of the "modern world" refers to the current period characterized by rapid technological, cultural, and social changes.

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Historians' approach to understanding the modern world

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Historians analyze and interpret past events and trends to make sense of the modern world and its complexities.

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Subject of analysis in the course

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The modern world (or "modernity")

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Focus of the course

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Understanding how and why historians approach the modern world

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The purpose of studying history

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To learn from the past or to help avoid making the mistakes of the past.

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The past is a powerful teacher.

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Understanding past events helps us learn and prepare for future challenges.

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Impact of past pandemics on COVID-19 outcomes.

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Experiencing past pandemics likely helped mitigate the severity of COVID-19.

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The role of historians

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Historians are dedicated to imparting lessons from the past.

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The Historian's Craft

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History should be viewed as an effort dedicated to understanding the past, rather than just a narrow study of past events.